🎬 Activate YouTube on your TV and start watching instantly!
Turn on your Smart TV.
Open the YouTube app.
Select Sign In.
Wait for the activation code to appear on your TV screen.
Open a web browser on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Visit yt.be/activate.
Sign in with your Google account.
Enter the activation code displayed on your TV.
Select Next or Continue.
Wait for the verification to complete.
Allow your Smart TV to refresh automatically.
Start watching YouTube on your Smart TV.
Syncs your YouTube account to access subscriptions, watch history, and playlists
Provides a personalized viewing experience on your big screen
Enables autoplay, recommendations, and account-level preferences
Eliminates the need to enter your login credentials using a TV remote
Samsung Smart TV
LG Smart TV
Vizio SmartCast TV
Sony Bravia
TCL Roku TVs
Hisense Smart TVs
Roku
Amazon Fire TV / Fire Stick
Apple TV
Google Chromecast
Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5
Blu-ray players with the YouTube app
Set-top boxes that support YouTube
Ensure that:
You’re typing the code exactly as it appears (case-sensitive)
The code hasn’t expired (refresh YouTube on TV for a new one)
Check your internet connection or try accessing yt.be/activate from another device or network.
Clear browser cache and cookies
Ensure you’re using the correct Google account credentials
Try using incognito mode or another browser